boy's name
Ilja
IL-yah
- Origin Dutch
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 29
Ilja is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2018 it was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Ilja is a name of Dutch origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2010, when 5 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 2006.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Ilja Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 23 |
How Popular Is Ilja?
In 2018, Ilja was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Ilja
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ilja Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ilja over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ilja
- Pronunciation IL-yah
Sibling Names for Ilja
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ilja — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ilja
How popular is the name Ilja?
In 2018, Ilja was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Ilja a girl's or a boy's name?
Ilja is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ilja?
Ilja has 2 syllables.
When was Ilja most popular?
Ilja peaked in 2010, when 5 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.